*** Longwood introduces Essaouira ***
18 August 2009
New for winter 2009, destination specialists Longwood Holidays have introduced the seaside town of Essaouira to their popular Morocco programme.
“Essaouira is a lovely combination of beach, fishing port, traditional souk and cosmopolitan café culture – the perfect addition to our Morocco programme” said Alan Meadows Longwood Holidays Agency Sales manager. “We’ve seen a real interest in multi-centre holidays in Morocco since launching in late 2007, and Essaouira provides a great companion for the vibrant city of Marrakech.”
Starting 1 November 2009, Longwood will feature two 5* properties in Essaouira - the Sofitel Essaouira Medina & Spa and Atlas Essaouira & Spa.
“We’re known for catering mostly to the upper end of the market and for selling big brand hotels at keen prices” commented Meadows. “Our Essaouira programme fits in perfectly with the rest of our existing products with two deluxe hotels on offer. Plus we’re very keen to promote spas at the moment with our new season brochure highlighting a selection of spa packages for the first time. The Sofitel Essaouira features a traditional
hammam and thalassotherapy centre, ideal for spa breaks.”
The operator will be selling Essaouira as a short break or as part of a multi-centre twinned with the vibrant city of Marrakech. Agents can book both package holidays and accommodation only for Essaouira. Accommodation only, along with optional airport transfers, can be booked online at, while package holidays can be booked through reservations. Both accommodation only and packages are fully commissionable.
“Essaouira complements our current Moroccan resorts of Agadir and Marrakech perfectly” said Meadows. “As a small seaside town it’s ideal for people wishing to relax after the hustle and bustle of Marrakech. It’s also a great alternative to Agadir as it offers a very different atmosphere and holiday experience.”
7 nights accommodation only starts at £535 per person at the Sofitel Essaouira Medina & Spa and £379 at the 5* Atlas Essaouira & Spa. Agents can book online at www.longwoodholidays.co.uk, by calling our specialist reservations team on 0844 770 4877 2514 or on Viewdata L#.
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Notes to Editors: Longwood Holidays is the UK’s leading independent Red Sea specialist tour operator, offering a wide range of holidays to the Red Sea resorts of Egypt, Israel & Jordan as well as holidays to Classical Egypt, Morocco, Nile Cruises, and an extensive tailormade programme. Longwood also operates a comprehensive Red Sea Diving and golfing programme.
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